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About this Product

Elan Metallics metallic paper and cardstock come in over 30 beautiful colors emitting sparkle and shine from it's shimmery surface. You'll find many uses for this large offering of metallic-like paper and you'll enjoy the choices of deep and light metallic colors available. The papers within Elan Metallics range from an 80 lb text weight to 111 lb cover weight. The 80 lb text is nice paper weight on the heavier side. The 111 lb cover is a beefy cardstock which stiff and substantial. You can choose from 8 1/2 x 11 and 12 x 12 sheet sizes. Crisp cutting and deep fold memory grace the line, making this spectacular paper one which will enhance your projects far beyond everyday paper. When you're looking for an elegant project foundation or just an embellishment accent, Elan Metallics will provide with the look and feel you deserve.

Product Uses

Announcements

Embellishments

Gift Tags

Inserts

Invitations

Newsletters

Promotional Inserts

Scrapbooking

Sell Sheets

Specs

Mill

WorldWin Paper

Brand

Elan Metallics

Product Type

Paper

Size

12 x 12

Printer Compatibility

Laser PrintersOffset Printing

Finish

Metallic

Coating

C/2S

Grain Direction

Grain Long

Paper Style

Metallic

Eco Features

Lignin Free

Paper Weight

70 lb Text105 G/M2Caliper PPI

Paperator™ Color Value

CMYKC = 30, M = 0, Y = 5, K = 24

RGBR = 137, G = 195, B = 185

Printing Hints

Elan Metallics®

Elan Metallics® Colored Papers are easy to print on when following these simple hints. We recommend you pre-test all procedures prior to press time to ensure you achieve the desired results.

INKS:

Elan Metallics have a partially absorbent to non-absorbent surface. For optimum results, we recommend inks that dry by oxidation and are 100% VOC free. Please consult your ink manufacturer prior to printing. Some offsetting of the pigment particles to the blanket may occur during printing but should not affect the image quality and will not require special wash-ups.

HANDLING:

Keep Elan Metallics wrapped in mill packaging until the moment of printing. It is essential to let the paper acclimatize in the press room for a minimum of 24 hours – longer during cold weather. Also keep Elan Metallics covered during drying, between passes and prior to any finishing work. Pressroom conditions should be as close as possible to 68 degrees and 45-60% relative humidity. If the bindery has a different climate than the pressroom, allow the paper to acclimatize to those conditions.

REVERSE:

Elan Metallics are equally coated on each side. We recommended you print both sides of the first 20 sheets of each carton to ensure you achieve the desired results on each side.

DELIVERY:

For optimum results, set jogger pressure to a minimum and lifts at 3 to 5 inches.

COATING:

Low solvent (0-5%) varnish or aqueous coating is optional as a surface protector or to achieve design effects. Pre-test all coatings for compatibility.

FOUNTAIN SOLUTION:

Run water at minimum levels with a minimum pH of 4.0. Solid or multiple color bars can be used to assist in removing water and aid in ink set time.

CUTTING:

Use care when cutting Elan Metallics. Use a sharp knife with minimum clamp pressure. To achieve a clean edge, back trimming is essential. Wipe the newly cut edge with a clean, soft, glycerin-saturated cloth.

FOLDING AND SCORING:

To properly score Elan Metallics, start with a 2 point rounded channel score. The matrix channel should be a minimum width of 2.5 times the caliper of the sheet to be scored, plus 0.028” - normally 0.050” for text and 0.060” for cover.

BINDING:

Elan Metallics are suitable for all standard binding processes. It is important to plan for proper grain direction in all binding applications. Grain direction should run parallel to the spine for optimum results.

FOIL STAMPING:

For optimum results, use foils suitable for plastic materials.

Paper Services

Choose from services including perforating, cutting, hole punching and scoring

Select a Service to Get Started

Create your custom design using any or all of the tools below. NOTE: if needed, apply Cutting services first, before other services.

Service Added. Need to Add Another?

Add another service to your design from the tools below. Select a section on the left, then add the service. You can duplicate services between sections by cutting and pasting, or recycle scraps you don't need.

Our Cutting Service

Let Us Make the Cut

Your paper will be cut with state-of-the-art paper trimming equipment operated by paper industry professionals who understand the details of your design. Specify any size. Our online cutting designs are exact. Cutting usually takes 2 - 3 days, but let us know if you have a tighter schedule.

Our Perforating Service

Make Your Paper a Working Tool

Whether you need return receipts, business cards or shelf-talkers, our online design is easy. Choose from 46 standard formats or order your custom dimensions on perpendicular edge-to-edge perforations. Perforating usually takes 3 - 4 days, but let us know if you have a tighter schedule.

Our Hole-Punching Service

Perfect Circles for Many Applications

Paper hole punching provides clean, crisp, circular holes for a variety of binding applications. Have us custom hole punch almost any paper available on The Paper Mill Store. Hole punching usually takes 2 - 3 days, but let us know if you have a tighter schedule.

Our Scoring Service

We Score It, You Fold It

Proper folding, without cracking, usually requires a nice crisp score to create a hinge for the paper to fold along. Have us custom score almost any paper available on the site. Scoring usually takes 2 - 3 days, but let us know if you have a tighter schedule.